Hearing Date
Exact MM/DD/YYYY for the scheduled hearing time. An inaccurate date can yield a missed hearing or continuance.
A correct DV-109 ensures parties receive required notice, preserves due process, and avoids delays or default rulings; it clarifies hearing logistics and any temporary orders in effect.
Court clerks, petitioners, and their attorneys typically prepare and file the DV-109; local procedure determines who serves it.
Exact MM/DD/YYYY for the scheduled hearing time. An inaccurate date can yield a missed hearing or continuance.
Include hour and AM/PM or 24-hour time and any calendar notes such as 'priority calendar' or department number.
Use the court-assigned case number exactly as shown on the petition and other filings to link records correctly.
List petitioner and respondent legal names; mismatches create service and identity challenges at hearing.
Court name, department/room, and street address. Include virtual hearing link if the court requires remote appearance.
How and when the DV-109 must be served and where proof of service should be filed to validate notice.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Auto-populate Case Number | Use template magic fields to pull case numbers from prior filings. |
| Date Field Format | Set to MM/DD/YYYY and enforce validation to prevent format errors. |
| Signer Authentication | Require identity verification for proof of service affidavits. |
| File Export Format | Export signed DV-109 as PDF/A for court compatibility and retention. |
Courts accept e-filed attachments and electronically signed documents in many jurisdictions, but local rules determine acceptable formats and signature types.
The DV-109 lists the official hearing date you must appear on.
Serve respondent as required by local rule, often before the hearing date.
File proof of service promptly to preserve jurisdiction and hearing readiness.
Request any continuance per local procedures before the scheduled hearing.
Ex parte or temporary orders may have separate immediate timelines.
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